Airbus A320 Overruns Runway at Toncontin International Airport

3 fatalities • Tegucgalpa, Honduras

An Airbus A320-233 operated by Groupo Taca Airlines overran the runway during landing in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

On May 30, 2008, at 15:45Z, an Airbus A320-233, registered as EI-TAF, was performing a scheduled domestic flight operated by Groupo Taca Airlines. The flight, designated No. 390, was traveling from San Salvador, El Salvador, with planned stops in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and San Pedro Sula, Honduras, before continuing to Miami, Florida.

During the landing phase at Toncontin International Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa, the aircraft overran the end of runway 02. After departing the runway, the airplane came to a stop on a street. Weather conditions at the time included instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with a visibility of 1.9 statute miles and winds from 200 degrees at 09 knots.

Of the 134 people on board the aircraft, the captain and two passengers sustained 3 fatal injuries. Additionally, two individuals traveling in vehicles on the street sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 May 2008 Airbus Industrie A320-233 accident near Tegucgalpa, Honduras?

An Airbus A320-233 operated by Groupo Taca Airlines overran the runway during landing in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 May 2008 Airbus Industrie A320-233 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 May 2008 involved a Airbus Industrie A320-233, operated by Groupo Taca Airlines, at Tegucgalpa, Honduras.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

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